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Man shot multiple times, killed at DeKalb apartments

Manufacturing workers assemble electric vehicles at Rivian in Normal, Ill., on July 20, 2022. (Photo for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution by Ron Johnson)

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Town where Rivian trucks are normal has advice for Georgia: Buckle up 2h ago

DeKalb County police Sgt. Lynn Shuler (center) looks over the scene of a fatal shooting at the Oak Forest Apartments on Hatton Drive.

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Man shot multiple times, killed at DeKalb apartments

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Selena Holmes (left) reportedly paid GED instructor DaShawn Melvin (right) $1,000 each time he brought drugs into Pulaski State Prison.

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080922 Atlanta: Supporters wave as Democratic nominee for Governor Stacey Abrams concludes her economic address outlining her vision for Georgia’s economy on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

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Abrams bets that support for casino gambling will pay off in November

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MARTA plans to renovate Five Points station with the help of federal and state funding. File photo by (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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MARTA’s Five Points station to get major face-lift

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Kemp touts record-breaking jobs year, buoyed by EV factories

Georgia attracted two of the largest economic development projects in state history: Rivian’s EV plant an hour east of Atlanta and Hyundai’s EV plant near Savannah.

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Hartsfield-Jackson’s long-awaited hotel project canceled by developer

The years-long vision for a hotel just steps away from the domestic terminal was conceived about eight years ago under former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed’s administration.

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Braves’ top prospect Vaughn Grissom homers, impresses in first major-league game

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Early data shows monkeypox disproportionately affecting Black men

Regents authorize $4.5 million upgrade of Georgia Tech building

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Braves’ Kirby Yates returns to mound after 724 days, major surgery

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Preseason all-state: Vic Burley, linebackers head class in 5A

Jason Heyward’s career takes another abrupt turn

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Overflow parking for mixed-use project worries Roswell neighbors

Braves’ minor-league teams, including Gwinnett, are being sold – again

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Joe Arpaio loses 3rd comeback bid in town mayoral race

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Firefighters combat major wildfire in southwestern France

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Armed man demanding savings holds Beirut bank staff hostage

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Senate candidate Herschel Walker takes questions from the media after a campaign event at the Northeast Georgia Livestock on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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The Jolt: Herschel Walker answers domestic violence ad with mental health message25m ago

President Joe Biden holds the "PACT Act of 2022" after signing it during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Opinion: Bipartisanship gets a summertime boost

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South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks to the Silver Elephant Gala at the Columbia Convention Center in Columbia, South Carolina, on Friday, July 29, 2022. (Joshua Boucher/The State/TNS)

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Fulton DA seeks to question Graham about any coordination with Trump

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080922 Atlanta: Democratic nominee for Governor Stacey Abrams makes her economic address outlining her vision for Georgia’s economy on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

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Stacey Abrams tests positive for coronavirus23h ago

The Affordable Care Act is nearing its 10th anniversary, and the once sparse market is now flourishing, with almost a dozen companies offering plans in Georgia. Open enrollment for 2022 plans starts Nov. 1.

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Biden administration officially suspends Kemp’s plan to block ACA site

President Joe Biden speaks before signing the "CHIPS and Science Act of 2022" during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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The Jolt: Four more years? Some Georgia Dems not pushing another Biden term

FILE - President Joe Biden speaks about the economy during a meeting with CEOs in the South Court Auditorium on the White House complex in Washington,July 28, 2022. Recent bipartisan action in Congress on matters ranging from producing computer chips to expanding NATO isn’t extending to the latest economic package from Democrats. For Biden, the Senate Democrats’ $739 billion package can help lower inflation, cut the budget deficit, address climate change and lower medical bills — a message that he’s trying to sell to the wider country amid intense Republican criticism. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

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Politically Georgia: Will Biden’s recent wins boost state Democrats?

080922 Atlanta: Democratic nominee for Governor Stacey Abrams makes her economic address outlining her vision for Georgia’s economy on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

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Abrams: It’s time to legalize casino gambling and sports betting

Former Heisman Trophy winner and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Herschel Walker speaks to supporters of former U.S. President Donald Trump during a rally at the Banks County Dragway on March 26, 2022, in Commerce, Georgia. (Megan Varner/Getty Images/TNS)

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Marietta shines light on historic Black-owned homes

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It’s the nonprofit’s third fashion show celebrating National Thrift Shop Day since 2019. Stevie Seay, communications manager of Goodwill North Georgia, said at least 100 people are expected to attend. The event includes live music and shoppers will receive a 25% discount during the two-hour window of time. Courtesy Goodwill North Georgia

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Goodwill North Georgia to host fashion show celebrating National Thrift Shop Day

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The Governor's Office of Highway Safety has chosen the Snellville Police Department to receive a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic H.E.A.T grant for 2021. (Courtesy Snellville Police)

Snellville Citizens Police Academy looking for participants

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Georgia Tech will renovate lab space used by the engineering and computing colleges. (Courtesy of Georgia Tech)

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Regents authorize $4.5 million upgrade of Georgia Tech building

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MARTA plans to renovate Five Points station with the help of federal and state funding. File photo by (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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MARTA’s Five Points station to get major face-lift

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Sample Gwinnett school meals are displayed at Seckinger High School in Buford on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. With feedback from students and parents, the district updated its menu to be healthier, more global and plant-focused. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Gwinnett schools adjust meal offerings to be more diverse, inclusive

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The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections meets at the Assembly Hall of the Fulton County Government Center to certify the June general primary run-off election on Monday, June 27, 2022. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

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Fulton elections board set to discuss early voting, drop boxes Thursday

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Selena Holmes (left) reportedly paid GED instructor DaShawn Melvin (right) $1,000 each time he brought drugs into Pulaski State Prison.

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Fulton County residents use electronic voting machines to cast their ballots on the floor of State Farm Arena during early voting in Georgia in October 2020. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

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Georgia election security chief splits time with second state job

Heber Zapata, a 28-year-old engineer from Mexico, entered the country on a visa meant for white-collar professionals but ended up working as a line assembly worker. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

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Ben and Leo Sidran will perform together at the Atlanta History Center as part of a series of concerts looking at the impact of the Jewish experience on popular music. Photo: Ben Sidran

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A fake White Castle was built on Edgewood Drive just west of Boulevard for a TV show "Lionheart" on Disney+. White Castle has never exited in Atlanta. RODNEY HO/rho@ajc.com

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That White Castle in Old Fourth Ward? Sorry, it’s for a TV series

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My Chemical Romance moves to Ameris Bank after Music Midtown is canceled

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Wings Over North Georgia returns

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Warner Robins celebrates its 2021 Class A championship.

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Class 5A blog: Plenty of changes throughout the classification

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120921 Atlanta: Trinity Christian wide receiver Aaron Gates goes up for a one-handed touchdown catch over Prince Avenue Christian defender Josh Britt to take a 21-0 lead during the second quarter in their GHSA Class A Private Championship game on Thursday, Dec 9, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

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Preseason all-state: Incoming private schools place 7 on Class 4A team

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Milton running back Bryce Thornton (7) carries the ball into the end zone in the first half of play Friday, Oct. 1, 2021 at Milton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Best players by position: Defensive back is deepest position in Georgia

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4 Questions with John Milledge Academy head coach J.T. Wall

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Blessed Trinity's Zach Bolden runs for a first down in 2021. Among current Class 6A schools, Blessed Trinity has the most victories over the past 10 seasons. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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List: Most wins over past decade by current Class 6A teams

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Braves pitcher Kirby Yates is back in the majors. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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Braves’ Kirby Yates returns to mound after 724 days, major surgery

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Atlanta Braves' Vaughn Grissom celebrates while running the bases on his two-run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Boston. At right is Braves third base coach Ron Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Braves’ top prospect Vaughn Grissom homers, impresses in first major-league game

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Atlanta Braves' Vaughn Grissom celebrates while running up the first base line on his two-run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Boston. The Braves won 8-4. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Vaughn Grissom debuts, Kirby Yates returns as Braves beat Boston again

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